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In democracies where civilian control is followed, the power to make crucial decisions, like those of national security, is mainly exercised by elected officials, allowing the citizens who elect them to influence such decisions indirectly. This role can give people a sense of participation in matters of national importance, potentially associated with their political trust.

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a California woman's drug smuggling conviction that was based in part on an expert's testimony that criminal gangs rarely use "blind mules" to move drugs across the southern border.

The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday upheld the 2017 mandatory repatriation tax on U.S. taxpayers holding investments in some foreign corporations in a 7-2 decision.

The Washington Spirit lead the National Women's Soccer League in wins and are undefeated in their last five matches, including setting a club single-game attendance record amid increased interest in professional women's sports nationwide.

Lewis Hamilton says that Silverstone needs to ensure its Formula 1 ticket pricing strategy does not get out of hand, citing rising living costs as British Grand Prix prices rise.The Silverstone race is yet to sell out its full capacity ahead of July's event, having achieved a total attendance of 480,000 last year across the grand prix weekend.Although the circuit's managing company puts this down ...Keep reading

What does “home” mean? Different things to all of us, of course. For some, it's a place of love. For others, it's fraught with trouble. For too many, it's an elusive concept. A show at the American Folk Art Museum looks at how various artists have grappled with the concept of home. The show is called “Somewhere to Roost.” Its 60 pieces include paintings, collages, quilts, photographs and more. The exhibition’s title piece, by artist Thornton Dial Sr., is a collage of weathered wood, burlap, carpet and tin. Читать дальше...

The huge reward is being offered by Crimestoppers as the 21-year-old remains on the run

"It is possible to have a deeply committed Jewish family with only one partner who is formally Jewish.”

I kinda love everyone born in April...

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The Bombay High Court on Thursday expressed displeasure over the Maharashtra government failing to implement fully the Supreme Court's directions on the issue of 'living will'.

Spots where Elvis Presley reflected and Frank Sinatra reclined are among the hidden spaces, places and items to be found in Las Vegas theaters.

Since Netanyahu released a video on Tuesday criticizing the United States for withholding support, the Biden administration jumped on the offensive, discrediting every word the prime minister said.

The video came as a surprise to the White House, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby told reporters on Thursday.

Travis Kelce isn’t sweating the small stuff. Earlier this month, the 34-year-old tight end and his Kansas City Chiefs teammates were presented their 2024 Super Bowl rings after defeating the Miami Dolphins back in February. The ring costs an estimated $40,000 apiece and contains more than 500 diamonds and rubies. Despite all of the detailing [...]

Rose Namajunas is pleased to see her former rival Joanna Jedrzejczyk get recognized.

“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” — John F.

The plaintiffs made up the facts of this case, stretching the truth far past its breaking point.

The overall revenue for March quarter came in at Rs 3,910 crore and was down 29 per cent Y-o-Y, due to lower subsidy and reduced volumes in the fertilizer segment

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned an amended money-laundering charge instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against Kogi state governor’s chief-of-staff, Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, until July 15. At the sitting on Thursday, EFCC’s witness, an Access Bank staff, Olom Egoro, was cross-examined by

(Photo credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed center Cole Guttman to a one-year, two-way contract for $775,000 on Thursday. Guttman, 25, recorded four goals and four assists in 27 games for the Blackhawks in 2023-24. He added 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) in 39 games with Rockford of the American Hockey League. Originally a sixth-round draft pick by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2017, Gut

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Astros will call up Double-A right-hander Jake Bloss to start Friday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, multiple outlets reported Thursday. It's an aggressive promotion for Bloss, a third-round pick in last year's draft who has made only eight starts this season at Corpus Christi. Bloss, who turns 23 on Sunday, is 3-1 with a 1.61 ERA and is holding hitters

Ryan Moore rides Kyprios to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Kyprios just did enough to beat Trawlerman in a pulsating finish to regain the prestigious Group One Gold Cup at Royal Ascot today (20 June) under Ryan Moore. This was a remarkable achievement given that Kyprios suffered an almost career-ending injury early in 2023 in the form of a serious fetlock joint infection. Trained by […]

One night, as I’m playing Selaco—a fast-paced retro-inspired FPS—I round a corner and shoot three space guards with a grenade launcher and watch their body parts fly through the air. Meanwhile, watching from my desktop is Mustard, my new digital pet. He’s from a different game, Weyrdlets, and he’s hanging out with me…

DEAR DEIDRE: After years of waiting, I’m starting to lose hope that I’ll ever have the family I’ve always dreamed of.